Blaxter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Blaxter

The Blaxter name was coined by the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Blaxter was originally a name given to someone who worked as a fabric bleacher having derived from the Old English word blaecan which means to bleach.

Early Origins of the Blaxter family

Early History of the Blaxter family

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Blaxter Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blaxter are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Blaxter include: Blackistor, Blacistor, Bleckestere, Blakestare, Bleckster, Blaxter, Blexter and many more.

Early Notables of the Blaxter family

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Migration of the Blaxter family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Blaxter or a variant listed above: George Blackiston, who came to Maryland sometime between 1634 and 1789; Nehemiah Blackiston, who came to Maryland in 1668; William Blackiston, who came to Maryland in 1674.